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umpiring

 

[ ˈʌm.paɪr.ɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports officiating

Umpiring refers to the act of officiating a game, particularly in sports such as baseball and cricket, where an umpire enforces the rules and makes decisions on plays. Umpires are responsible for ensuring the game is played fairly and safely, often making critical calls that can influence the outcome of the match.

Synonyms

officiating, refereeing, supervising

Examples of usage

  • The umpiring was excellent during the championship game.
  • She decided to pursue a career in umpiring after playing baseball.
  • The controversial call by the umpiring team sparked debates among fans.

Translations

Translations of the word "umpiring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arbitragem

🇮🇳 अंपायरिंग

🇩🇪 Schiedsrichterwesen

🇮🇩 perwasitan

🇺🇦 арбітраж

🇵🇱 sędziowanie

🇯🇵 審判

🇫🇷 arbitrage

🇪🇸 arbitraje

🇹🇷 hakemlik

🇰🇷 심판

🇸🇦 تحكيم

🇨🇿 rozhodování

🇸🇰 rozhodovanie

🇨🇳 裁判

🇸🇮 sodništvo

🇮🇸 dómari

🇰🇿 судьялық

🇬🇪 არbitrage

🇦🇿 hakimlik

🇲🇽 arbitraje

Word origin

The word 'umpiring' originates from the term 'umpire', which itself is derived from the Old French word 'numpere', a variant of 'nonper', meaning 'not a peer'. This term was used in the 14th century to denote someone who is not one of the parties involved in a dispute but is there to resolve it. The spelling evolved from 'numpire' to 'umpire' as the language evolved. Umpires became particularly significant as formal officiators in various sports, ensuring compliance with the rules and fairness during games. As sports developed in the 19th century, the role of umpires was formalized, leading to structured guidelines and regulations for their conduct in various sports today.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,746, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.